Martin County, Kentucky

Martin County
County government center
Location within the U.S. state of Kentucky
Kentucky's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 37°48′N 82°31′W / 37.8°N 82.52°W / 37.8; -82.52
Country United States
State Kentucky
FoundedSeptember 1, 1870
Named afterJohn P. Martin
SeatInez
Largest cityInez
Area
  Total
231 sq mi (600 km2)
  Land230 sq mi (600 km2)
  Water1.0 sq mi (3 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
11,287
  Estimate 
(2024)
10,696
  Density49/sq mi (19/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district5th
Websitewww.martincountykentucky.com

Martin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,287. Its county seat is Inez. The county was founded in 1870 and is named for Congressman John Preston Martin.